Barack Obama
The Public Record
Barack Obama served as the 44th President of the United States from January 20, 2009, to January 20, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Illinois in the U.S. Senate from 2005 to 2008 and served in the Illinois State Senate from 1997 to 2004. Obama is known for his signature policies including the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, and his efforts in economic recovery following the 2008 financial crisis. His presidency was marked by significant legislative achievements and a focus on healthcare reform, climate change, and foreign policy initiatives such as the Iran nuclear deal.
Our goal, as I've said many times, is to degrade and ultimately destroy this barbaric terrorist organization.
We call on all countries to make additional commitments to save lives by preventing future outbreaks from becoming epidemics.
the United States, as the largest provider of humanitarian assistance to displaced persons and refugees, stands shoulder to shoulder with Turkey, Europe, and others in trying to help those who need help right now.
we stand in solidarity with them in hunting down the perpetrators of this crime and bringing them to justice.
Our gratitude should extend beyond what our veterans have done for us in the past.
They deserve the chance to keep serving the country they risked everything to defend.
We've now slashed the disability claims backlog by nearly 90 percent from its peak.
We've got to get the economics right, and we've got to get the national security right.





